Poetry at the Creek

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Bring verses of poetry to share or relax and listen while enjoying coffee and light refreshments. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 12:30–2:30 p.m. $5. www.accgovga.myrec.com

Author Talk & Book Signing

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Authors Xinyue Huang and Hanif Abdurraqib will read from their perspective works of poetry. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Open Book Club

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Discuss mainstream fiction, thrillers and mysteries with the group. Last Tuesdays, 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Sentimental Touring Club

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

During this graduate reading series, hear works of poetry and prose from graduating UGA PhD students Zack Anderson, Ben Rutherfurd, Sarah Shermyen and Hannah V Warren. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Stillpoint Literary Magazine Release Party

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate the newest edition of the UGA student-led magazine with a pop-up market followed by live music and arts and crafts. 3–9 p.m. FREE! www.stillpointliterarymagazine.com

Author Talk & Book Signing

First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Author Dana Trent will read from her book Between Two Trailers: A Memoir. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Author Talk & Book Signing

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Authors Mic Crenshaw & Moe Bowstern discuss their book It Did Happen Here: An Antifascist People’s History. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Author Talk

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Author Rebecca McCarthy celebrates her new book Norman Maclean: A Life of Letters and Rivers. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com